WestConn's Savenelli, Rose earn recognition

News-Times, The (Danbury, CT)

Published
8:00 pm EDT, Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Senior defender Mike Savenelli was named the conference's Defensive Player of the Week after helping the Colonials record three consecutive shutouts. He sparked the offense as well with agoal and two assists. Savenelli was also named the ECAC Division III New England Defensive Player of the Week.

WestConn freshman Ryan Rose, a former Bethel High standout, was named the Little East Conference's Rookie of the Week after leading the Colonials with two goals and two assists. Both his goals were game-winners, including one in the Colonials' 1-0 victory over Skidmore in the Skidmore Tournament final.